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Raphaël Coleman
Born (1994-09-30)30 September 1994
London, England, UK
Died 6 February 2020(2020-02-06) (aged 25)
Other names James "Iggy" Fox
Occupation Actor, activist
Years active 2000–2020

Raphaël Coleman was an English actor and activist. He was born on September 30, 1994, and sadly passed away on February 6, 2020.

When he was a child, Raphaël acted in several movies. He became well-known for his role as Eric Brown in the film Nanny McPhee. After his acting career, he changed his name to James "Iggy" Fox. He then became a strong supporter of environmental causes. He worked with a group called Extinction Rebellion to help fight climate change. He once shared that after studying for seven years to get a master's degree, he decided to focus on protecting our planet.

His Acting Career

Raphaël Coleman started acting when he was young. He appeared in a few films, showing his talent on screen. His most famous role was in the popular movie Nanny McPhee. In this film, he played Eric Brown, one of the children who learned important lessons from a magical nanny.

Here are some of the movies he acted in:

  • Nanny McPhee (2005) as Eric Brown
  • It's Alive (2009) as Chris Davis
  • Edward's Turmoil (2009) as Edward
  • The Fourth Kind (2009) as Ronnie Tyler

Becoming an Activist

After his time as an actor, Raphaël decided to focus on something very important to him: the environment. He became a dedicated activist, working to protect the Earth from climate change. He used the name James "Iggy" Fox during this time.

He joined a group called Extinction Rebellion. This group works to make people aware of climate change and encourages governments to take action. Raphaël believed strongly in protecting our planet for future generations.

Awards He Received

Raphaël Coleman's acting was recognized with some awards and nominations.

Year Category Award Result
2007 Best Young Ensemble in a Feature Film

Shared with Thomas Brodie-Sangster, Eliza Bennett, Jennifer Rae Daykin, Holly Gibbs & Samuel Honywood.

Young Artist Award Nominated
2010 British Independent Film Festival Best Young Actor Won
2010 Brussels Short Film Festival Best Male Interpretation Won
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